Top-tier capitals where rent alone can swallow a decent salary. Same methodology as the cheapest-cities list.
How this is computed. Rent (1-bed city centre) + utilities (85m² flat) + groceries (one person) + monthly transit pass. All in EUR at published rates. Cities without all four components are excluded.
Methodology on the methodology page. Each row links to the country brief with full source attribution.
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